Leah Edwards
Grand Haven
Summary
I am a Special Education Teacher's Assistant in an ASD classroom offering a wealth of passion and a desire to work with students of various ages with Autism. I understand the importance of teaching and study habits to ensure success of our students and clients. I am knowledgeable in individualized learning strategies and goals based on the needs of each individual. I am looking to bring further success to your facility through behavior management, redirection and engagement. I am dedicated to helping each individual integrate and improve their overall well being. I pride myself on my passion and advocacy to support the students, their families and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Grand Haven Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with individual or small groups of students under supervision of classroom teacher.
Daycare Teacher
Loving Hearts Little Hands Day Care Center
05.2022 - Current
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Stay at Home Parent
N/A
07.2010 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Pinewood Retirement Center
02.2010 - 07.2010
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Davenport University
Certification - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Certification - Medical Records
Joshua Career Institute
05.2022
High School Diploma -
Orchard View High School
06.2006
Skills
- Class Coordination
- Behavioral Modeling
- Behavior Redirection
- De-Escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Reinforcement techniques
- Behavior modification
- Parent communications
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Life skills development
- Communication strategies
- Transition planning
Certification
CPI trained
CPR trained
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Grand Haven Schools
09.2022 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Loving Hearts Little Hands Day Care Center
05.2022 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
N/A
07.2010 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Pinewood Retirement Center
02.2010 - 07.2010
Certification - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Certification - Medical Records
Joshua Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Orchard View High School
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Davenport University
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